I completed my PPDI in segments beginning May 12th, 2021 when I went to University of Central Arkansas to meet with Renee Calhoun and Patty Kohler. Additional training days included virtual sessions on June 10th and August 4th, 2021 where we reviewed my work to complete additional research into the CER routines and background of the SIM model. I co-presented my presentations on Sept 1st, 2021 and November 1st, 2021 with follow up meetings on Sept 3rd with Patty and Renee. The highlights of this training was being able to dig deeper into the routines to analyze how each one could be implemented into a teacher’s instructional practices. I worked in depth with the Unit Organizer and Framing routines since these are both CER that are being implemented throughout our secondary schools within my district. I was able to provide support to my teachers who have been through the Unit Organizer training, as well as share with new teachers to our district through my PD session. My biggest take-away is how I can use my role as an administrator to help build capacity at my school for using the SIM routines.
